Dental Assistant

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Dental Assistant to join our clinical team on a 13-week assignment in Oregon. This is a Monday–Friday, day-shift role with no weekends or on-call requirements, offering a balanced and consistent schedule. The ideal candidate will bring clinical expertise, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to support daily dental operations efficiently and professionally.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance to providers, residents, and dental students during procedures.
• Prepare, maintain, disinfect, and break down treatment rooms and surgical suites.
• Perform 4-handed and 6-handed dentistry, suctioning, tissue retraction, and instrument passing.
• Take dental radiographs and ensure compliance with radiographic safety standards.
• Complete operatory tray setups, sterilize instruments, and maintain aseptic technique.
• Record patient history, vitals, treatment plans, and assist with documentation.
• Communicate post-operative instructions and support patient education.
• Maintain supply inventory, equipment care, and assist with ordering as needed.
• Collaborate with schedulers, billing staff, sterilization techs & other dental support teams.
• Provide guidance and training to dental students when assigned, reinforcing clinical best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of a Dental Assistant training program OR minimum one year chairside dental assisting experience.
• Radiographic Proficiency certification (Oregon requirement).
• Current BLS certification from an approved vendor.
• Experience in dental instrument sterilization and radiograph exposure.
• Ability to stand, move, lift, and engage in repetitive tasks throughout the shift.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience in advanced or specialty dental assisting.
• EFDA, EFODA, DAANCE, anesthesia, or surgical assisting certifications (preferred).
• Experience mentoring or assisting dental students in clinical settings.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and patient-care communication skills.

Work Schedule & Contract Details

• Shift: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• No weekends | No call | Minimal floating
• Clinical support will be provided across departments based on operational needs.